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3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Removing a hard drive/SSD
Removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane
Removing the hard-drive/SSD cage
Installing the PCIe extender/storage controller card
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
NOTE: PCIe extender/storage controller card is supported on systems with the SAS backplanes.
NOTE: You must remove the PCIe extender/storage controller card to replace a faulty PCIe
extender/storage controller card or service other components inside the system.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
3. Remove the PCIe extender/storage controller card. See Removing the PCIe extender/storage
controller card.
Steps
1. Align the slots on the PCIe extender/storage controller card edge with the tabs on the support
bracket.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe extender/storage controller card, you must hold
the card only by its edges.
2. Lower the PCIe extender/storage controller card on to the connector on the system board.
3. Tighten the two retention screws on the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector to secure the
card on to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the following:
a. hard drives/SSDs
b. hard-drive/SSD backplane
c. hard-drive/SSD cage
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Installing a hard drive/SSD
Installing the hard-drive/SSD backplane
Installing the hard-drive/SSD cage
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